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Who Is Jesus?

The Kingdom and the Cross: Understanding Jesus’ Ministry and Mission

Many find it hard to integrate Jesus’ life and teachings with his death on the cross — but both were needed to declare and establish the kingdom of God.

Jesus in the Margins: 3 Ways to Recognize Royal Worth

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently acknowledges and elevates the marginalized in three important ways.

What Is the Sermon on the Mount? Its Context, Summary, and...

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ foundational ethical and spiritual lesson, and it contains some of the most-quoted passages in the entire Bible.

Why Do the Meek Inherit the Earth?

It seems backwards that the meek will inherit the earth — but Jesus plainly says they will. So, what is meekness? And how can we cultivate it in ourselves?

Finding the Water of Life: A Commentary on John 4

The Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 has an astonishing 42 verses devoted to her tale. That suggests the lessons it contains are supremely important.

Understanding the Story of the Bible Changes Everything

Does Bible reading ever feel like homework? When you learn the whole story of the Bible, everything else comes alive.

What Is the Gospel? Five Views in Conversation

Every Christian should know and understand the gospel. But beyond the basics, there's a lot of disagreement about what the gospel is. Here are five views.

Why Does Jesus Pray? And What Can We Learn From the...

Jesus is God incarnate, in perfect fellowship with the Father and Holy Spirit. So why does he pray? And what can we learn from how he prays?

Unveiling the Lordship of Jesus: A Bible Study on Mark 4–5

In Mark 4–5, we see the veil between heaven and earth pulled back and realize that Jesus is truly Lord of creation — and everything in it. 

No More Dead Ends: The Life-Transforming Power of the Risen Jesus

The Resurrection means that Jesus has opened a glorious way for us to belong, to believe, and to become.

One of These Things Is Not Like the Other Ones: A...

When Scripture describes Jesus as the King of all kings, it's painting the portrait of One who’s different than all other leaders and rulers in history.

Jesus’ Last Words on the Cross: It Is Finished

The Greek word "tetelestai" — "it is finished" — might be the most significant word ever uttered. To explain why, bestselling author Charles Martin guides us back to the Cross.

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